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Paula Hancocks

@phancockscnn

CNN correspondent covering the Middle East & beyond. Based in Abu Dhabi, via Seoul, Jerusalem & London.

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Arab leaders are discussing an alternative proposal for Gaza’s future than Trump's "riviera" plan. Paula Hancocks details the Egyptian proposal that excludes Hamas from governing the enclave once the war ends.

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More than 300 killed and hundreds more injured as Israel shatters the ceasefire in Gaza. Jubilation at January's truce now seems like a cruel joke for civilians. Analysis & live updates here: edition.cnn.com/world/live-new…

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“My school had everything. Chairs, pencils, notebooks and chalkboards. Now we sit on rubble.” In the brief weeks of respite from war in Gaza, teachers tried their best to give children an education – even as they came to terms with what had been lost. “I feel my heart is ripped

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Pope Francis, a voice for the poor who pushed for a more welcoming Catholic Church but faced fierce resistance, dies at 88 cnn.it/4itR2pP

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Israel’s security cabinet approves expanded plan to occupy Gaza territory & a new framework to deliver aid, source says. edition.cnn.com/2025/05/05/mid…

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President Trump is now in Riyadh, kicking off his 4 day trip to Saudi Arabia, Qatar & UAE. Large deals expected with plenty of pomp and splendour. Context behind the headlines in our live updates here: edition.cnn.com/politics/live-…

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The Globalist: Paula Hancocks considers Trump’s ongoing tour of the Middle East. Then: #StartwithChildren and Eurovision Song Contest take the stage. Plus: Natalie Theodosi brings us the latest fashion news monocle.com/radio/shows/th…

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An historic trip by the U.S. president to secure deals worth billions. As Mr. Trump signed another mega deal in Doha, the second leg of his Middle East visit, I spoke to Qatari PM محمد بن عبدالرحمن about a range of topics -- from Gaza, to Syria, to Boeing -- after the state dinner

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"I feel like I've died." A powerful and devastating account of 12 year old Jana's life in Gaza. By Abeer Salman Ivana Kottasová & Tareq al Hilou cnn.com/2025/05/20/mid…

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Two people connected to the Israeli embassy in Washington were shot tonight, a source tells me. Gabe Cohen reports that two were killed and at least one is connected to the embassy. The Israeli ambassador was not there, I'm told. Embassy is working with law enforcement.

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Iran has launched more than 100 drones towards Israel: IDF. It follows Israel's unprecedented attacks on Iran Friday targeting nuclear program and military leadership. Follow live updates here: edition.cnn.com/world/live-new…

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As the world watches the deadly strikes between Israel and Iran, Palestinians are facing ongoing bombardment and starvation, with dozens killed seeking aid. Paula Hancocks explains.

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It was a pleasure to speak with Becky Anderson and Paula Hancocks yesterday about #Iran's potential response to a #US involvement in the conflict (from min 7.20-ish). youtube.com/watch?v=gKy8xm…

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“We eat this sand, we have no food,” a 12-year-old Palestinian boy told our CNN cameraman, with a heart-wrenching message to the world. @phancockscnn reports.

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CNN's Paula Hancocks has the reality on the ground from Israel's other military action in Gaza, and a message from a hungry Palestinian boy.

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.Paula Hancocks is in Ras Al-Khaimah, in the UAE - located near the Strait of Hormuz - the narrow shipping lane critical to the world’s oil supply. I asked her about how the Gulf states are responding to the ceasefire between Iran and Israel. Here’s what she told me:

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As we wait to hear Hamas' response to the latest ceasefire hostage proposal, it comes too late for more than 80 killed across Gaza on Thursday alone.